A battle for public opinion: Trump's war over Mueller and Russia

headlines Battle for public opinion / Trump goes to war over Mueller and Russia In recent days, the rightwing media and Trump loyalists have been scrambling to discredit the special counsel and smear his Russia inquiry Israel / Netanyahu visits Europe after US recognition of Jerusalem Tax / Kansas's ravaged economy a cautionary tale as Trump plans huge cuts Mississippi / President avoids protest at civil rights museum Brazil / Arrest of Rio drug kingpin brings fear of power grab – and further violence Whales / North Atlantic right whales could become extinct, US officials say the mother load: a special Guardian series Read this before you have a baby (especially if you're a woman) We have the figures: if you're a woman who enjoys paid work or relaxing activities, having kids will cramp your style The Mother Load / America is failing mothers. Help us change that The Guardian is asking readers to support a new series on why motherhood in the US is more challenging than in any other developed country – and what we can do about it spotlight 'Not every innovation is great' / San Francisco sours on rampant delivery robots Lawmakers pass regulations to cut down on delivery robots as pedestrians tire of sharing sidewalks with 'aggressively entrepreneurial wet dreams' Jodie Foster / I make movies to figure out who I am Lin-Manuel Miranda / 'Hamilton is an insane idea, but the story works' Moustafa Bayoumi / Jared Kushner is wreaking havoc in the Middle East 'Collaborators and traitors' / Russia goes to war with Winter Olympics ban Stronger review / Jake Gyllenhaal plays the big-eyed hero Advertisement opinion Don't let the alt-right hijack #MeToo for their agenda Rebecca Solnit Why Nato must defend women's rights Jens Stoltenberg and Angelina Jolie I have witnessed two intifadas. Trump's stance on Israel may ignite a third Raja Shehadeh sports MLS / Five things we learned from Toronto's cathartic, legacy-sealing win Premier League / Liverpool v Everton – live! Premier League / Late Olivier Giroud equaliser spares Arsenal against Southampton Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396